Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28
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Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28

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Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 1999 — Laffit Pincay Jr. guides Irish Nip to a two-length victory in the sixth race at Hollywood Park for his 8,834th victory, breaking Bill Shoemaker’s 29-year-old record and making him the world’s winningest jockey. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season touchdown record of 28 when he scores three times in the San Diego Chargers’ 48-20 victory over the Denver Broncos. 2008 — Carmelo Anthony matches George Gervin’s NBA record for points in a quarter with 33 in the third and finishes with a season-high 45 points in Denver’s 116-105 victory over Minnesota.

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Today in Sports - Stephen Curry is first in NBA history to hit 8+ 3-pointers in 3 straight games
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Today in Sports - Stephen Curry is first in NBA history to hit 8+ 3-pointers in 3 straight games

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Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scores 42 points and grabs 24 rebounds as he won MVP honors even though his East team lost to the West 150-130 in the NBA All-Star game. 2015 — The NCAA restores 112 football wins it stripped from Penn State and Joe Paterno in the Jerry Sandusky child-molestation scandal and …

Today in Sports - LeBron James surpasses 38,000 NBA career points, joining only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - LeBron James surpasses 38,000 NBA career points, joining only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Associated Press  

Jan. 15 1965 — In one of the most notable trades in NBA history, the San Francisco Warriors deal Wilt Chamberlain to the Philadelphia 76ers for Connie Dierking, Lee Shaffer, Paul Neumann and cash. 1967 — The NFL’s Green Bay Packers open the Super Bowl series by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL, 35-10. 2012 — New York’s …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 10 - Jan. 16
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Jan. 10 - Jan. 16

Associated Press  

Jan. 10 1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports — 33 games — ends when the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104 behind 39 points by Milwaukee’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 2010 — Karlos Dansby’s 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown in overtime gives the Arizona Cardinals a 51-45 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the highest-scoring …

Today in Sports - Peyton Manning becomes 1st player to win The AP NFL MVP honors four times
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Peyton Manning becomes 1st player to win The AP NFL MVP honors four times

Associated Press  

Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the world heavyweight title. 1988 — Anthony Carter catches 10 passes for an NFL postseason-record 227 yards to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 36-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers and advanced …

Today in Sports - The New England Patriots set an NFL record with 10 straight postseason victories
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Today in Sports - The New England Patriots set an NFL record with 10 straight postseason victories

Associated Press  

Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Arenas. 2003 — Kobe Bryant makes an NBA-record 12 shots from 3-point range, including nine straight, and scores 45 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-98 victory over the Seattle …

Today in Sports - Detroit Lions lose to Green Bay Packers, making them the first team to go 0-16
3 months ago

Today in Sports - Detroit Lions lose to Green Bay Packers, making them the first team to go 0-16

Associated Press  

Dec. 28 1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 9-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings. 1952 — Doak Walker’s 67-yard third-quarter touchdown run leads the Detroit Lions to a 17-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL championship. He gained 114 yards on 27 carries in Baltimore’s 13-10 …

Today in Sports - RB Alvin Kamara equals Ernie Nevers 1929 NFL record of 6 touchdowns in a game
3 months ago

Today in Sports - RB Alvin Kamara equals Ernie Nevers 1929 NFL record of 6 touchdowns in a game

Associated Press  

Dec. 25 1956 — Corky Devlin of Fort Wayne goes 0-for-15 from the field against the Minneapolis Lakers to tie an NBA record. 2002 — Katie Hnida becomes the first woman to play in a Division I football game when she attempts an extra point following a New Mexico touchdown in the Las Vegas Bowl. 2008 — New Orleans guard …

The Sports Report: Rams in command of their playoff destiny
3 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Rams in command of their playoff destiny

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here ALSO: Kyren Williams’ running makes Rams a threat in the postseason, if they make it Rams-Jets box score NFL Week 16 scores NFL standings Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here Kings-Capitals box score NHL scores NHL standings DUCKS Ducks players celebrate a goal scored by Isac …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 20 - Dec. 26
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 20 - Dec. 26

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Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal with 28 seconds left to give the Browns a 30-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams and the NFL title in their first year in the league. 1961 — George Blanda’s 35-yard touchdown pass to …

The Sports Report: UCLA men pass prelim before bigger test Saturday
3 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: UCLA men pass prelim before bigger test Saturday

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here USC offensive line coach Josh Henson leaving to take Purdue offensive coordinator job CHARGERS From Thuc Nhi Nguyen: Bo Nix isn’t the same quarterback the Chargers prepared for in Week 6. Continue reading here Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game moved to Dec. 28 as part of NFL Network tripleheader LA BOWL From …

The Sports Report: Clippers rout Jazz, and a Kawhi Leonard sighting
3 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Clippers rout Jazz, and a Kawhi Leonard sighting

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here UCLA box score Big Ten standings AP women’s top 25 rankings RAMS From Gary Klein: The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and readying for a playoff push. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with a fifth-round …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record
3 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record

Associated Press  

Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. 1944 — National Football League Championship, Polo Grounds, NYC: Green Bay Packers beat New York Giants, 14-7 for 6th and final league title under long-time coach Curly Lambeau. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, …

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers

LA Times  

Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates during a 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday night. Continue reading here Rams-49ers box score NFL standings ALSO: Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here KINGS From the Associated Press: Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19

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Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1995 — Detroit’s Paul Coffey becomes the first NHL defenseman to reach 1,000 career assists, setting up Igor Larionov’s first-period goal in the Red Wings’ 3-1 victory over Chicago. _____ Dec. 15 1925 — The first NHL game is played at …

Today in Sports - Former WHBC Muhammad Ali’s 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Former WHBC Muhammad Ali’s 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick

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Dec. 11 1938 — New York Giants beats the Green Bay Packers 23-17 to win the NFL championship. 1972 — Joe Namath of the New York Jets passes for 403 yards and Don Maynard sets an NFL record for career receptions in a 24-16 loss to the Oakland Raiders. 1977 — Philadelphia’s Tom Bladon scores four goals and collects four …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12

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Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL …

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Doug Haller, Alec Lewis and RJ Kraft Sam Darnold’s touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 1:13 left in the fourth quarter lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Cardinals’ loss combined with Seattle’s win over the New York Jets leaves Arizona a game back of the Seahawks in the NFC West …

The Sports Report: Chargers fade away in loss to Ravens
4 months ago

The Sports Report: Chargers fade away in loss to Ravens

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Just little things to get into them, knock them out of the rhythm a little bit so they can’t just walk through everything.” Continue reading here CLIPPERS Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 three-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Clippers on Monday night. Continue reading here Clippers box …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 22 - Nov. 28
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 22 - Nov. 28

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Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs. 2005 — Defenseman Marek Malik ends the NHL’s longest shootout in the 15th round, fooling goalie Olie Kolzig with a trick shot to give the New York a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. 2011 — The Connecticut …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards in one game
4 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards in one game

Associated Press  

Nov. 20 1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles. 1994 — Tisha Venturini scores twice and Angela Kelly, Sarah Dacey and Robin Confer add goals for North Carolina, which beats Notre Dame 5-0 for its ninth consecutive NCAA women’s soccer championship. 1999 — TCU’s …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 8 - Nov. 14
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 8 - Nov. 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1995 — Miami’s Dan Marino breaks Fran Tarkenton’s NFL career record of 47,003 yards passing with a 9-yard pass to Irving Fryar during the Dolphins’ 34-17 loss to the New England Patriots. 2010 — Minnesota’s Kevin Love grabs a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scores 31 …

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-14 in a thrilling game that saw both teams battle it out in the second half. Kerby Joseph's pick-6 proved to be a game-changing moment, securing the Lions' first win in over 60 years. The Lions dominated the first half, scoring two touchdowns and holding the lead throughout the second quarter. Despite …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2003 — Rashaun Woods of Oklahoma State, catches seven touchdown passes to set an NCAA Division I-A record in the Cowboys’ 52-6 win over SMU. 1986 — Ken O’Brien’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Wesley Walker at 2:35 in overtime ends one of the highest scoring games …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2013 — Peyton Manning finishes 32 for 51 for 400 yards and four touchdown passes to set the single season touchdown mark in Denver’s 37-13 win over Houston. _____ Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1944 — National Football League Championship, Polo Grounds, NYC: Green Bay Packers beat New York Giants, 14-7 for 6th and final league title under long-time coach Curly Lambeau. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2018 — Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers breaks Tom Brady’s NFL record with his 359th straight pass without an interception during Packers 34-20 win over Atlanta Falcons; finishes game with streak intact at 368. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with …

Typical NFL also-rans surge toward playoff position in topsy-turvy season
1 year, 4 months ago

Typical NFL also-rans surge toward playoff position in topsy-turvy season

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. ___ The way this NFL season is going so far, there’s a decent chance there could be a first-time Super Bowl participant for the first time since the 2008 season when Arizona became the 28th franchise to reach the big game. Detroit has won just one playoff game …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards

Associated Press  

Nov. 20 1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles. 1994 — Tisha Venturini scores twice and Angela Kelly, Sarah Dacey and Robin Confer add goals for North Carolina, which beats Notre Dame 5-0 for its ninth consecutive NCAA women’s soccer championship. 1999 — TCU’s …

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving with what the Vikings fear is an Achilles tendon injury, and Minnesota beat the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. BENGALS 31, 49ERS 17 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, Cincinnati intercepted Brock Purdy on back-to-back passes in the second half, …

Today in Sports - Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines
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Today in Sports - Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines

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Oct. 23 1921 — Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA game; beat Minneapolis Marines, 7-6 at Hagemeister Park, Green Bay, Wis. 1945 — Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1988 — Dan Marino passes for 521 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions as the Miami Dolphins lose to the …

Today in Sports - Patrick Roy sets an NHL record with his 448th career victory
1 year, 5 months ago

Today in Sports - Patrick Roy sets an NHL record with his 448th career victory

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Oct. 17 1948 — The Green Bay Packers intercept seven passes off Bob Waterfield in a 16-0 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. 1960 — The National League formally awards franchises to the New York Metropolitan Baseball Club Inc. headed by Joan Payson and a Houston, Texas, group headed by Judge Roy Hofheinz, Craig Cullinan and R.E. 1964 — Quarterback …

NFL: Cleveland Browns end San Francisco 49ers winning streak
1 year, 5 months ago

NFL: Cleveland Browns end San Francisco 49ers winning streak

The Independent  

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Dolphins Rout Broncos 70-20, Scoring The Most Points By An NFL Team In A Game Since 1966
1 year, 6 months ago

Dolphins Rout Broncos 70-20, Scoring The Most Points By An NFL Team In A Game Since 1966

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — De’Von Achane could hear the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium chanting “Three more points!” on Miami’s final drive. The Dolphins scored the most points in a game by an NFL team since 1966, overwhelming the Broncos 70-20 on Sunday behind the rookie speedster Achane’s 203 yards rushing and Tua Tagovailoa’s no-look shovel-pass TD. …

Raheem Mostert runs for touchdown double as Miami Dolphins hold on for win
1 year, 6 months ago

Raheem Mostert runs for touchdown double as Miami Dolphins hold on for win

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Los Angeles Chargers blow 27-point lead as Jacksonville Jaguars advance in AFC
2 years, 2 months ago

Los Angeles Chargers blow 27-point lead as Jacksonville Jaguars advance in AFC

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Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts
2 years, 3 months ago

Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — With the Minnesota Vikings gathered in their humbled locker room at halftime in a huge hole, cornerback Patrick Peterson set the tone for an historic escape by promising his offensive teammates the defense would do its part to hold the Indianapolis Colts. The Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the …

NFL: Justin Fields, Bears score 23 straight points to beat Patriots
2 years, 5 months ago

NFL: Justin Fields, Bears score 23 straight points to beat Patriots

LA Times  

The clock was running down in the second quarter and the pocket was collapsing around Justin Fields, with one defender coming at him from the right, another circling around on his left, and a third coming straight at him. Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown and ran for 82 yards and another score Monday night, converting five third …

NFL Today, Week 18
3 years, 2 months ago

NFL Today, Week 18

Associated Press  

SCOREBOARD The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs begins next weekend with six games over three days. — Justin Herbert, Chargers, completed 34 of his 64 attempts for 383 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in Los Angeles’ 35-32 overtime loss to Las Vegas. — Josh Jacobs, Raiders, ran for 132 yards on 26 carries, including one score, in …

Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24
3 years, 3 months ago

Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Nearly a year after he last took a snap in a game, Nick Foles showed he still has some of that Super Bowl MVP talent in his right arm. Jimmy Graham caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Foles with 1:01 remaining, Damiere Byrd made an acrobatic reception for the 2-point conversion, and the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 3 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season touchdown record of 28 when he scores three times …

Kyler Murray inspires Arizona Cardinals to victory over Chicago Bears
3 years, 3 months ago

Kyler Murray inspires Arizona Cardinals to victory over Chicago Bears

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 3 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. 1991 — AJ Kitt becomes the first American in seven years to win a men’s World Cup race, taking the first …

Cleveland Browns beat Cincinnati Bengals in first game without Odell Beckham Jr
3 years, 4 months ago

Cleveland Browns beat Cincinnati Bengals in first game without Odell Beckham Jr

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 5 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1990 — David Klingler tosses seven TD passes, offsetting the NCAA record of 690 passing yards by Texas Christian substitute quarterback Matt Vogler, to lead Houston to a 56-35 victory. 2000 — In the highest scoring Division I-AA game in NCAA history, Ricky Ray passes for …

Tucker’s NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to 19-17 win over Lions
3 years, 6 months ago

Tucker’s NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to 19-17 win over Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Justin Tucker ended the game as if he was starting it, backing up an extra step or two and kicking the football with every bit of force he had in his right foot. Tucker set an NFL record with a 66-yard field goal, bouncing it through off the crossbar as time expired to lift the Baltimore Ravens to …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 6 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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Sept. 24 1930 — The Portsmouth Spartans beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 12-0 in the first NFL game played under floodlights. 2006 — Washington’s Mark Brunell breaks the NFL record for most consecutive passes completed in a game when he connects on his first 22 throws in a 31-15 win over the Houston Texans. 2013 — Skipper Jimmy Spithill and defending …

Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34
4 years, 6 months ago

Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After Green Bay won last season at Minnesota to clinch the division, Aaron Rodgers paused to take a video of some jubilant Packers fans still lingering in the stadium as he walked to the bus. Rodgers took full advantage of the young cornerbacks and the empty building in Minnesota, beginning his 13th season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback …

NFL roundup: Ravens defeat 49ers for franchise record eighth consecutive win
5 years, 3 months ago

NFL roundup: Ravens defeat 49ers for franchise record eighth consecutive win

LA Times  

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs for a first down during the first half of a 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. A 33-yard touchdown pass from Garoppolo to Deebo Samuel concluded San Francisco’s first drive and made the 49ers the first team to score in the first quarter against Baltimore since the Bengals on Oct. 13. …

NFL happy with more scoring, close games
6 years, 5 months ago

NFL happy with more scoring, close games

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Plenty of scoring and close games are good for business in the NFL. Here’s a look inside more numbers going into Week 7: MORE THIELEN: Vikings receiver Adam Thielen has at least 100 yards receiving in each of Minnesota’s first six games this season. BREEZING UP: Drew Brees broke Peyton Manning’s career record for yards passing last …

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